The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017387
Book • Nonfiction
Cold War Era
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Doomsday Machine, Daniel Ellsberg provides a detailed account of his experiences and insights into U.S. nuclear strategy. He reveals the risks and decision-making processes behind nuclear war planning, uncovering the dangers inherent in the Cold War-era policies designed to control nuclear weapons and prevent global catastrophe.
Informative
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Challenging
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Ellsberg's The Doomsday Machine delivers a compelling critique of U.S. nuclear strategy, praised for its in-depth analysis and historical context. While lauded for revealing alarming truths, some readers found its technical details overwhelming. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, if dense, examination of nuclear policies and their global implications.
Who Should Read The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner?
Readers intrigued by government secrecy, Cold War era politics, and whistleblower narratives will find The Doomsday Machine by Daniel Ellsberg compelling. Fans of Dr. Strangelove, The Pentagon Papers, and Command and Control will appreciate its detailed exposé on nuclear policies and ethical concerns in national security.
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387
Book • Nonfiction
Cold War Era
2017
Adult
18+ years
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